Scale A teacher

South Makirikiri School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural primary school in New Zealand is seeking an innovative Scale A teacher for the 2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching years 1-8, adaptable, and willing to connect with the local community. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. School housing is available if required, making it a supportive environment for teachers.

Benefits

School housing available

Qualifications

• Innovative and enthusiastic teacher for Primary/Intermediate levels.
• Ability to motivate and adapt teaching for each learner.
• Flexible and passionate about connecting with community.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of life at a rural school.
• Use localised curriculum to enhance learning.
• Participate in extracurricular school activities.

Skills

Team player

Passion for teaching

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

Localised curriculum

Job description

Scale A teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 16/12/2026 (Board Funded Special Project- To reduce class sizes for 2026)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our team in 2026. We are looking for a teacher who can motivate, stimulate and adapt their teaching for each learner. Our school is comprised of composite classrooms so please indicate which levels are your strengths. We have a wonderful school environment with fabulous resources, enabling teachers and learners to flourish. We want to see our students as active contributors in our local community, through being out in our wider community learning. The ideal candidate is flexible and passionate about connecting with our wider community and whenua.

This fixed-term position will run for the 2026 school year. Area of the school to be confirmed. Please state in your application your preferred year levels.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a team player who contributes to all aspects of life at a rural school.
• Is passionate about teaching across the curriculum, with strengths in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Has a passion for using the localised curriculum to enhance learning.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Is prepared to contribute to extracurricular school activities.

School housing for the right candidate is available if required. We pride ourselves as a school community on being welcoming, supportive and a fantastic school to be part of.

• Type: Fixed-term, full-time

How to apply

Please send your letter of application and CV.